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"Ah, lives of men! When prosperous they glitter - Like a fair picture; when misfortune comes - A wet sponge at one blow has blurred the painting."

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Wet

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About Aeschylus

Aeschylus was an ancient Greek tragedian and is often described as the father of tragedy. He expanded dramatic structure and is the earliest Greek tragedian whose works survive substantially. His plays include the Oresteia trilogy.

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